Sesame Cashew Cauliflower Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Sesame Cashew Cauliflower Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup slivered sun-dried tomato; ¼ cup chopped toasted cashews; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz.); ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 -3 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos (or soy sauce); 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil or 1 ½ tablespoons ghee, plus more for frying; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (or 1 tsp. dried); 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 4 cups finely chopped cauliflower; 1 medium red bell pepper, slivered; 1 pinch asafetida powder (optional); salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ cup slivered sun-dried tomato
¼ cup chopped toasted cashews
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz.)
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 -3 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil or 1 ½ tablespoons ghee, plus more for frying
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (or 1 tsp. dried)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
4 cups finely chopped cauliflower
1 medium red bell pepper, slivered
1 pinch asafetida powder (optional)
salsa (optional)

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["In large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.", "Add the sesame seeds and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.", "Add asafetida if using, ginger, cumin and mustard seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.", "Stir in cauliflower and bell pepper, splash in liquid aminos, cover and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 8 minutes.", "Stir in tomatoes, toasted cashews, pepper and salt.", "Remove from heat.", "Place 1 tortilla down flat on work surface.", "Spoon one-quarter of the cauliflower mixture onto half of the tortilla, leaving a 1"" border.", "Scatter cauliflower with cheese, then cilantro.", "Fold in half.", "Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.", "In nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat.", "Add 1 quesadilla and cook until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side, turning carefully.", "Transfer to a plate.", "Repeat with more oil and remaining quesadillas.", "Serve hot with salsa if desired."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup slivered sun-dried tomato, ¼ cup chopped toasted cashews, ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sesame Cashew Cauliflower Quesadillas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sesame Cashew Cauliflower Quesadillas

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